Alumni Reunion
Perhaps the most important event Riggs holds every three years, the Alumni Reunion for former patients, staff and Board members, is always a moving event, deeply affirming of our mission, and meaningful to everyone involved.
From previous reunions, we know that we can learn from our connections with each other and develop new links that can keep us moving forward in our professional and personal goals. During the reunion, there are discussions about the work at Riggs and its future, an opportunity to review individual experiences and professional work, and an exploration of possibilities for ongoing involvement.
Alumni Reunion, September 14-16, 2007
Thank you for all who were involved in making the event a success!
This year's events included:
Open House with the Activities Program on Friday evening and reception at Taggart House. Tour the Greenhouse, Montessori School and the Lavender Door; meeting with current staff members and hearing what's happening today. Then, meeting at the Taggart House for refreshments and more.
The Reunion opened on Saturday with Kitty and Michael Dukakis at Riggs. We heard their moving and often painful story of how their family endured her suffering with 17 years of treatment resistant depression. There was an opportunity for discussion after their talk.
A full day of panel discussions, campus tours, and a chance to catch up with old friends on Saturday.
A concert with world-renowned classical musicians on Saturday afternoon, followed by an elegant dinner at the Taggart House.
On Sunday morning, we heard from current Riggs staff members and learned how to get involved with the Alumni Association.
If you are a former patient, staff, or board member, and you are interested in attending a reunion, or would like to volunteer to help plan the event, please contact Lisa Lewis, at (413) 931-5231.
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